How Home Care Specialists Help Reduce Seniors’ Risk of Isolation in Gilford, NH

We have all experienced loneliness, or feeling disconnected from those who know us, support us, and love us. For seniors who live alone, these feelings can be even more acute, and lead to social isolation. Recent studies have shown that one out of three seniors living alone reported chronic loneliness. At Visiting Angels of Gilford, we believe that every senior should be able to live out their golden years in the comfort of their home. Our home care specialists provide the support your loved one needs in order to age in place safely and comfortably.

For seniors who live alone in Gilford and do not have access to home care specialists, isolation is a common—and often hidden—problem

Social isolation can cause a variety of negative health outcomes. Loneliness is linked to depression and anxiety; social isolation is linked to higher rates of chronic illnesses, worse heart health, and worse circulatory health. Seniors who live alone are more likely to experience loneliness and are at a higher risk of worse health outcomes if that problem goes unaddressed. At Visiting Angels of Gilford, our experienced home care specialists work every day to support your loved one’s physical, mental, emotional, and social health.

We Are Companions at Heart

Companion care is the heart of what we do. Our home care specialists provide support through companionship care, by building a communicative, trustworthy relationship with your loved one. With a daily companion, your loved one not only has another pair of hands to help with everyday tasks, but they also have someone to rely on, talk with, and connect with.

We provide a wide variety of home care services, such as made-ahead meals, medication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, and linens changing. Our home care specialists are dedicated to supporting social and emotional health as well, which means your loved one’s care plan will likely include transportation and mobility assistance so that they can access senior centers, church services, social opportunities, and other local resources.

Care That Reaches the Entire Family

Family caregivers can also face loneliness and isolation because of the responsibilities they shoulder. Our home care specialists can support the whole family, providing respite care when family caregivers need to step away, and offering additional expertise and advice whenever it is needed. When you work with Visiting Angels of Gilford, you will always have knowledgeable and respectful assistance.

Visiting Angels of Gilford

If you are helping to care for a loved one who lives alone, you and your loved one can both benefit from additional support. Contact our agency today to learn more about the comprehensive senior care we offer in Gilford and the surrounding communities.